Tax Fraud

Tax Fraud Cases in Nassau County

A Nassau County Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help!

“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and
taxes.” This famous Benjamin Franklin quote describes how many Americans
feel about their required duty to pay taxes. Over the years, taxes have
become extremely complex to allow people who deserve deductions to keep
more of their money. However, this has opened the door for people to try
to cheat the system by either paying less than they owe or claiming a
larger refund.

This is known as “tax fraud,” and this white collar crime carries
severe penalties if you are convicted in court. At
Foley Griffin, LLP, our dedicated team of Nassau County criminal defense lawyers is determined
to help you successfully fight back against tax fraud charges and maintain
your innocence in court. Through our more than 20 years of experience,
we have gained extensive trial experience in all types of criminal law
matters, including white collar crimes like tax fraud. We are committed
to helping you seek the justice you deserve, and we fiercely pursue the
best possible outcome to your case.

The Dangers of Tax Fraud Accusations

The IRS does not always choose to pursue criminal charges for those accused
of tax fraud. If you don’t owe very much, odds are the IRS will
hit you with interest and penalties, but you likely won’t go to
jail for it. In instances of severe tax fraud where you or your business
attempts to hide assets or dodge tax liability, you could face some of
the stiffest criminal penalties of any non-violent crime.

Common types of tax fraud include:

Not filing a tax return whatsoever

Filing a tax return with numerous intentional errors

Claiming less income than you actually made

Claiming a larger refund than you are actually owed

Accepting deductions you don’t qualify for

Illegitimately hiding assets to avoid taxes

Claiming more losses than you actually sustained

Tax fraud is a federal crime that is usually tried as felony. It’s
not uncommon for someone accused of tax fraud to face jail sentences of
3-5 years or more, along with fines of up to $250,000 for individuals
and $500,000 for businesses! With so much on the line, it’s vital
that you don’t hesitate to retain legal counsel for your case.

Our Case Results

Proven Criminal Defense in Nassau County

At Foley Griffin, LLP, our partners are all former prosecutors. We are
seasoned trial attorneys who have litigated criminal matters from both
sides of the courtroom. Our legal advocates are known for building proactive,
powerhouse defenses. We know how to protect our clients’ rights,
help them avoid jail, and keep their records clear of criminal charges
and convictions. The results speak for themselves.